For twenty years my husband Gary and I tended a garden in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the years we transformed it into a lively and lovely spot that reflected both its place in the world—hot, dry, and often hostile to gardeners who don't understand its ways—and our particular passions. Of course, not everything went as planned, and the garden talked back as much as it obeyed. But for us, the unexpected outcome is one of gardening's great pleasures. This is the lively story of that garden. The book is illustrated by Gary's fine art work. To see more of his work visit his website at https://www.garyirishart.com/